1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |